Gay Pride Week Events

Arias With a TwistAfter spending the last six years as the emcee of Cirque du Soleil’s Zumanity in Las Vegas, Joey Arias returns to New York with a collaboration with Basil Twist to create a glittering, phantasmagorical and perverted loop-the-loop.Through Aug. 31, HERE Arts Center, 145 6th Ave. (near Spring St.) 212-352-3101; $35-$50.

As We See ItThe fourth-annual show features over 100 works from its Photo Club, each depicting a different LGBT issue, from eroticism to politics. Original prints are for sale and 25 percent of the proceeds benefit the LGBT Center. The exhibition continues until August 21. LGBT Center, 208 W. 13th St. www.nycphotoclub.com. Free.

Stonewall StoriesEntertainment Angora and the Center present an hour-long show about the Stonewall Riots, the events surrounding it and the start of the Gay Rights Movement. Proceeds benefit Sylvia’s Place, a shelter for LGBTQ teenagers run by the Metropolitan Community Church.LGBT Center, Lerner Auditorium, 208 W. 13th St. www.smarttix.com. 212-868-4444. 8-9 p.m. $25-$45.

John Waters’ ‘This Filthy World’The mustachioed man does his one-man stand-up routine for one night only (and if you go VIP you can meet him in person and get a signed DVD!).NY Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W. 64th St. (at Central Park West), nysec.org; 8, $37.50 ($100 VIP).

AIDS Candelight Vigil NYCA memorial for those whose lives have been taken by AIDS/HIV and to show support for those who are living with the disease.Greenwich Village-Sheridan Square Park, W. 4th St. (at 7th Ave.), aidscandlelightvigilnyc.com; 7:30 p.m., free.

Saturday, June 28

FrontRunners Lesbian & Gay Pride RunA 5-mile race through Central Park where winners get prize money! Ideal for a good work out and some camaraderie.Starts on East Drive (North of E. 99th St.), nyrr.org; 9 a.m., $15-$35.

Dyke MarchLesbians of all sorts come together to protest all anti-lesbian violence and support tolerance.Starting at W. 42nd St. & 6th Ave. (at Bryant Park), 212-479-8520; begins 5 p.m., Free.

Rapture On The River: A Woman’s DanceJoin the 5th annual celebration of Rapture on the River, a staple Pride event for women in New York City, this year featuring DJ Susan Levine. All proceeds go to NYC LGBT Pride Week Events and community organizations.Pier 54, 13th St. (at West Side Highway, Hudson River Park), www.nycpride.org; 6pm-11pm, $20-$40.

Annual Gay Pride LiturgyDignity New York presents Mark Matson, President of DignityUSA Mark Matson to be the homily for this year’s liturgy uniting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community in Christ.Judson Memorial Church, 55 Washington Square South (at Thompson St.); 7:30 p.m.

The MarchThe main Pride event of the week! Flags, balloons and breasts flying, The March will begin on Fifth Ave. and 52nd St. and run to Christopher and Greenwich St.www.nycpride.org, 212-80-PRIDE; Begins at noon; 2 p.m. Moment of Silence, free.

PridefestAfter a temporary absence last year, the 15th annual LGBT street fair is back. Thousands of out-of-state visitors and volunteers are expected to come in and help bring local residents, community leaders and families together for the fun with vendors, entertainers and community activities.The new location is at Hudson St. (betw. Abingdon Sq. & W. 14th St.), www.nycpride.org; 11 a.m.-7 p.m., free.

Balls to the Wall BingoGo ahead and get a little tipsy, and then figure out if you’re gonna get a line at the top or bottom—or go through that center square.Pieces, 8 Christopher St. (near Greenwich Ave.), piecesbar.com; 5-9 p.m., free.

Pride Masked BallXXL NYC’s event features DJs Hector Fonseca, Tony Ruiz and Corey Craig with live performances by Heloise and the Savoir Faire. Expect the big, burly and smelly to be out in full force.Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600, xxl-nyc.com; 11, $40-$60.

Dance On The PierThis year the protest involving music, dancing and fireworks to mark the achievements of gay rights will feature the music of Joe Gauthreaux and Tracy Young. Proceeds go toward NYC’s LGBT Pride Week Events and community organizations.Pier 54, 13th St. (at West Side Highway, Hudson River Park), www.boxofficetickets.com; 4-10:30 p.m., $55-$75.

ChampionsFrom the guys that bring you the Black Party, the Saint at Large present the official after party to the Dance on the Pier with music Stephan Grondin (10 p.m.-3 a.m.), Jonathan Peters (3 a.m.-8 a.m.) and (everybody’s fave) Junior Vasquez (8 a.m.-2 p.m.).Pacha, 618 W. 46th St. (at 12th Ave.), 212-209-7500; 10, $50-$60.

SupersnaxxDJs Rich King and Gustavo (and don’t forget Josh Wood), at the place where the daddys will start to get rowdy.Cielo, 18 Little W. 12th St. (betw. 9th Ave. & Washington St.), 212-645-5700; 10, $25.